"Elijah Cobb: 1768-1848 a Cape Cod Skipper" by Elijah Cobb is a narrative of a New England shipmaster during a dynamic period of American maritime history. It unveils the trials and triumphs of Captain Elijah Cobb, set against the backdrop of global conflicts and shifting trade routes. From humble beginnings marked by hardship, the story follows Cobb's evolution from a young cabin boy to a seasoned captain trading in the West Indies. It portrays encounters with pirates and politically charged situations in Europe during the French Revolution. Readers will see a display of courage as they explore the life of a man shaped by a life of adventure on the open ocean.
Elijah Cobb : $b 1768-1848 a Cape Cod skipper
By Elijah Cobb
Witness a poor boy become a seasoned captain as he navigates treacherous waters and international conflicts in a thrilling maritime adventure.
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About the AuthorElijah Cobb was an American sea captain who was captured by the French in 1794 and was released by order of Maximilian Robespierre.
Elijah Cobb was an American sea captain who was captured by the French in 1794 and was released by order of Maximilian Robespierre.
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